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“Get Better Crozet” Community Health Fair Planned for September 14
The Get Better Crozet Community Fair—a volunteer health fair––is planned for Saturday, Sept.14 in Claudius Crozet Park from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Organizer Nathan Alderman said the fair is designed to connect Crozet residents with the resources and services that directly improve their lives and health. The fair is being sponsored by St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Ivy, with space in the pavilions donated by Crozet Park.
WAHS Track Teams Take Second Place in State Finals
The Western Albemarle Warriors secured the state runner-up position in both the boys and girls VHSL Class 3 State Tournament. Highlights for the boys team include: Anders Felts taking first place in both the 110m hurdles (14:55) and the 300m hurdles (37:94); first place in the 4×400 relay at 3:20.90, run by Connor Rittenhouse, Kai Lehmensiek, Bridger Clark and Felts as well as fourth in the 4×800 at 8:07.12; Lehmensiek taking third in the 800m at 1:55.90; Charlie Stroback clearing 13’6” in the pole vault for third place and Carter Boyd tying for fifth in pole vault at 13’6”; and Rittenhouse placing fifth in the 400m at 50.29.
Religion News: Crozet Men Gather to Grow in Fitness, Fellowship, Faith
In July, the sun was already high in the sky when a group of local men came together at 6:30 for the second of their twice-weekly workouts in Old Trail. In mid-month, the temperature was likely to be in the 80s by dawn, giving a double meaning to the traditional warm-up. For men accustomed to exercising on machines in a fitness center with super-chilled air and fans blasting, it was a new experience.
‘It makes young people feel good about coming to school’: Ribbon cutting marks opening of new Falling Creek Middle School in Chesterfield
A ribbon cutting was held for the new Falling Creek Middle School building off Hopkins Road on Thursday, Aug. 8. At three stories and 238,963 square feet, officials say it is the largest middle school in Central Virginia.
Charlottesville Police seek assistance locating ‘armed’ shooting suspect
Police are asking for help finding a suspect wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred on East Market Street in Charlottesville on July 28. Gustavo Junior Laurent is wanted by police on two charges: malicious wounding and possession of a firearm by a felon. Laurent should be considered “armed”...
Tractor trailer, auto shop damaged in fire in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A fire started in the trailer of a tractor trailer and spread to an adjacent auto shop in Waynesboro on Friday afternoon. Crews responded to a call at approximately 1:45 p.m. from a man who was welding in the tractor trailer. The man took a lunch break and came back to the trailer when it was completely engulfed in flames. The trailer is destroyed.
Staunton veteran, 100, recounts visit to France for D-Day’s 80th anniversary
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Veterans across the country were flown to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2024. The invasion by Allied troops during WWII was a turning point in the war, leading to men like John Hodges returning home from war sooner than expected.
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Friday with scattered storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The hot and humid weather continues across Southwest and Central Virginia for the end of the week. Heading into the weekend, isolated to scattered showers and storms are anticipated. Friday will start mostly dry with a few isolated showers possible. Morning temperatures will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Temperatures […]
NWS issues hazardous weather outlook for VA, WV and MD areas for weekend
STAUNTON – Early Friday morning, National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western Maryland. "Heat headlines are in effect for dangerously high heat and humidity Friday afternoon and early evening. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are possible this...
James Madison University nursing program receives national recognition
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A nursing education website has ranked James Madison University’s nursing program as the second best in the state. RN Careers said this ranking further cements JMU’s reputation as a nationally recognized Nursing School of Distinction. The nursing website evaluates 1,700 schools annually...
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Achieves Day One Goal, Reaches 10,000 New High-Growth Startups
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that his administration has fulfilled a Day One goal of creating 10,000 new high-growth and high-wage startup companies in Virginia. Virginia has achieved this 10,000 new startup milestone faster than any previous Virginia governor’s administration in the last 15 years. “At the beginning of my administration, I […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Achieves Day One Goal, Reaches 10,000 New High-Growth Startups appeared first on The Virginian Review.